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Spirits Industry Launches “Ship My Spirits” Campaign in Support of Spirits Direct-to-Consumer Shipping in Illinois
Spirits DTC would increase Illinois jobs and consumer convenience The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA), American Distilling Institute (ADI) and Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), three of […]
Read MoreCheers to 50 Years: DISCUS Celebrates Five Decades of Advancing the Spirits Industry
Cheers to 50 Years: DISCUS Celebrates Five Decades of Advancing the Spirits Industry WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) is raising a glass to a special […]
Read MoreMassachusetts Cocktails To-Go to Expire in Two Weeks without Legislative Action
Distilled Spirits Council urges making measure permanent to support hospitality industry In just two weeks’ time on April 1, cocktails to-go will no longer be allowed in Massachusetts despite providing […]
Read MoreIrish Whiskey Sales Soar: Americans Say Sláinte to St. Patrick’s Day
Irish whiskey among top-performing categories in the booming U.S. spirits industry As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the Irish whiskey industry is raising a dram to a historic year. The Distilled […]
Read MoreAmerican Spirits Exports in 2022 Report: U.S. Spirits Exports Reach Record $2.06 Billion
American Spirits Exports in 2022 Report: U.S. Spirits Exports Reach Record $2.06 Billion Boosted by Suspension of Tariffs on American Whiskeys Distillers Urge Permanent End to Tariffs; American Whiskey Exports […]
Read MoreTexas Senator Introduces Companion Bill to Provide Consumers Equal Access to Spirits Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
Commonsense bill will enhance consumer choice, boost tens of thousands of Texas businesses The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) welcomes the introduction of SB 1288 by Senator […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Applauds Unanimous Committee Passage of Bill to Create More Level Playing Field for Spirits Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
Spirits RTDs are currently taxed 55 times more than similar beer-based RTDs at the state level The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today applauded the Washington Senate’s […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Welcomes Texas Bill to Allow Equal Access to Spirits RTDs
Commonsense bill will boost small businesses, support consumer choice & raise tax revenue The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) welcomes the introduction of HB 2200 by Representative Justin Holland, […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Annual Economic Briefing: Reaching Historic Milestone, U.S. Spirits Revenues Take Share Lead of Total U.S. Beverage Alcohol Market in 2022
The distilled spirits sector remained resilient in 2022 despite a challenging external environment, achieving record market share and sales driven by continued consumer interest in premium spirits and the ongoing […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Applauds Arizona Bill to Provide Fairer Tax Treatment for Spirits RTDs
Commonsense bill will boost small businesses, support consumer choice & raise tax revenue The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) welcomes the introduction of HB 2769 – a commonsense reform that […]
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